Berks County property record for 1027 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,615 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,730 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-77-00-8332 |
| Primary APN | 5317-77-00-8332 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,615 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08585430 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1027 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3703 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Berks County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1701 STATE HILL RD, L3, READING, PA 19610-1620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202632727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1027 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3703 |
| Document Number | 0000032727 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC, FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $151,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,730.00 (+6.66%) | $61,300 (-) Land $27,300 Building $34,000 | $27,300 (-55.46%) Land $27,300 |
| 2024 | $1,622.00 (-39.46%) | $61,300 (-) Land $27,300 Building $34,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,679.00 | $61,300 Land $27,300 Building $34,000 | |
| 1994 | $61,300 Land $27,300 Building $34,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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